Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Trusted Legal Services in Belfast
Edwards Solicitors has been delivering high-quality legal services across Northern Ireland for over five decades. Our firm specialises in personal injury claims, judicial reviews, and litigation, having secured millions in compensation for clients affected by workplace accidents, road traffic incidents, and everyday injuries. We provide comprehensive legal support to individuals, small businesses, and charitable organisations, with particular expertise in noise-induced hearing loss claims and regulatory law. Our team of solicitors and legal professionals offers practical, client-focused solutions tailored to each case.With a reputation for excellence in corporate/commercial law, employment law, criminal proceedings, and data protection, we combine deep local knowledge with national legal standards. We maintain strong relationships with trade unions and professional bodies, advocating vigorously for members' rights. Based in Belfast at 3rd Floor, Sessia House, 61-67 Donegall Street, we offer accessible legal advice through direct contact via telephone or email. Our commitment to client satisfaction is demonstrated through our track record of successful outcomes and ongoing engagement with community legal needs.
Services
Medical Negligence
Judicial Review
Corporate Law
Employment Law
Hearing Loss Claims
Injury Claims
Criminal Law
Data Protection
Wills
Pensions
Details
- Year established: 1975
Highlights and features
- We have over 50 years of legal experience in Northern Ireland
- Our team has recovered millions in personal injury compensation
- We specialise in noise-induced hearing loss claims
- We combine local knowledge with national legal expertise
- We represent clients in complex judicial reviews and litigation
Services
Medical Negligence
Our medical negligence specialists handle complex cases involving misdiagnosis, treatment errors, and substandard care. We represent clients seeking compensation for preventable medical harm through detailed case preparation and expert legal representation. With extensive experience in healthcare-related litigation, we provide strategic guidance to achieve fair outcomes for affected patients and their families.
Judicial Review
We specialise in challenging public body decisions through judicial review proceedings. Our team advises on grounds of illegality, irrationality, and procedural impropriety, representing clients in cases involving government decisions, regulatory actions, and human rights violations. We combine legal expertise with practical strategy to achieve successful outcomes in administrative law matters.
Hearing Loss Claims
Our solicitors handle industrial deafness claims resulting from workplace noise exposure. We represent clients in pursuing compensation for occupational hearing damage, with particular expertise in historic claims against former employers. We provide comprehensive support from case assessment through to settlement negotiations or court proceedings.
Corporate Law
We provide legal counsel to businesses on commercial transactions, corporate governance, and regulatory compliance. Our services include contract drafting, mergers and acquisitions, and dispute resolution for companies operating across various sectors. We deliver practical legal solutions tailored to clients' commercial needs and regulatory requirements.
Injury Claims
We represent clients seeking compensation for accident-related injuries, including road traffic collisions, workplace accidents, and public liability claims. Our team handles cases involving serious injuries, fatal accidents, and long-term disability claims. We work with medical experts and rehabilitation providers to ensure comprehensive support for clients throughout the claims process.
People
David Sturgess
Managing Partner
David Sturgess leads the firm with over 30 years' experience in litigation and judicial reviews. He specialises in complex legal cases and maintains the firm's commitment to client-focused legal representation.
Michael May
Partner
Michael May brings extensive expertise in corporate law and regulatory compliance. He advises businesses on commercial transactions and governance matters, ensuring legal adherence across diverse industry sectors.
Julie Tierney
Deputy Managing Partner
Julie Tierney oversees operational strategy with specialist knowledge in employment law. She represents clients in workplace disputes and provides advisory services to businesses and trade unions.
Sarah Burrows
Partner
Sarah Burrows specialises in medical negligence and personal injury claims. With 20 years' experience, she secures compensation for clients affected by clinical errors and serious accidents.
Philip Gordon
Partner
Philip Gordon focuses on criminal law and data protection. He represents clients in complex criminal proceedings and advises on GDPR compliance for organisations across Northern Ireland.
Questions
What areas of law do Edwards Solicitors Solicitors specialise in?
We specialise in personal injury claims, medical negligence, judicial review, corporate law, employment law, and criminal proceedings, with particular expertise in noise-induced hearing loss claims.
Do you handle workplace injury claims?
Yes, we specialise in workplace injury claims including industrial accidents, occupational diseases, and noise-induced hearing loss cases, with a proven track record of securing compensation for affected workers.
Can you assist with commercial legal matters?
Our corporate law team provides comprehensive legal support for businesses, covering contract law, regulatory compliance, mergers and acquisitions, and commercial dispute resolution services.
What experience do you have in judicial review cases?
With over 50 years' experience, we have handled numerous judicial review cases challenging public body decisions, with particular expertise in human rights law and administrative law matters.
Do you offer legal representation for criminal cases?
Yes, we provide legal representation for criminal proceedings including serious criminal defence work, with specialist solicitors experienced in representing clients in complex criminal cases.
